Darter

/ˈdɑːrtər/ noun

Definition

An animal, especially a water bird or fish, that moves with quick, sudden movements; also a person who throws darts.

Etymology

From 'dart' plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who darts). Common in English to create noun forms from verbs.

Kelly Says

Darters are a real family of water birds that dive with incredible precision—their name perfectly captures how they hunt by making lightning-fast strikes at fish below the surface!

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